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Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation is a private corporation based in ALICE, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is David Leon Mcninch. It holds total assets of $7.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have grown from $4.4M in 2010 to $7.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation has made 101 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $14K. The foundation has distributed between $334K and $765K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $765K distributed across 50 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $51K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$42K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 101 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 101 grants. The median grant size is $14K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $51K.
Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation is headquartered in ALICE, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Leon Mcninch | Chairman | $58K | $0 | $58K |
| Hilda Resendez | Secretary | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Olga Galindo | Board Member | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Susan Swinney | Board Member | $500 | $0 | $500 |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
101
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$14K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales IsdAssist youth | Gonzales, TX | $46K | 2023 |
| M D Cancer CenterCancer research | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Samburu Young Runners CboAssist with youth HIV and community welfare | Alice, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries IncAssist needy in community | Corpus Christi, TX | $22K | 2023 |
| Driscoll Childrens HospitalSupport chioldrens hospital | Corpus Christi, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| Passion For PawsAnimal support | Nixon, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| FlatsworthyEnvironmental support | Fulton, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Rockport Center For The ArtsSupport art related activities in the community | Rockport, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Friends Of PadrePadre beach cleanup and conservation | Corpus Christi, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Shelter A MuttEuthanasia prevention | Corpus Christi, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Nixon-Smiley IsdAssist students | Nixon, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Waelder IsdAssist youth | Waelder, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Gulf Coast Humane SocietyAnimal support | Corpus Christi, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Foster AndelsAssist foster children | Corpus Christi, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Art Center Of Corpus ChristiArts and humanities | Corpus Christi, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Wings RescueBird rescue and rehab | Rockport, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Gonzales Crystal TheatreSupport youth | Gonzales, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Jim Wells County First RespondersSupprt first responders | Alice, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| Gonzales County 4h CouncilSupport youth | Gonzales, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Corpus Christi MuseumHistorical and cultural preservation | Corpus Christi, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Texas Am Corpus ChristiAssist students | Corpus Christi, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Del Mar CollegeAssist students | Corpus Christi, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy CenterAssist young women | Kingsville, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Bethune Day NurserySupport youth | Corpus Christi, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Cca Brush Country ChapterSupport youth | Kingsville, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| M D Anderson Cancer CenterCancer research | Houston, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Jcorpus Christi Ministries IncAssist needy in community | Corpus Christi, TX | $26K | 2022 |